Happy pancake day!

There are so many different ways to enjoy Pancake Tuesday, and this year I have tried to make it a  little different, with an Italian twist; Pizza pancakes, followed by a boozy version of the traditional Nutella pancakes.

Here is what you need to make 12 pancakes:

• 100g flour
• 2 eggs
• pinch of salt
• 150ml milk
• 80ml water
• Olive oil
• 1TBS butter

For the fillings:

• Tomato sauce (ready-made)
• Grated mature cheddar
• Oregano
• Nutella
• Amaretto di Saronno
• Shaved almonds
• Lemon juice
• Blueberries
• Caster sugar

Sift flour and salt into a bowl, add two eggs, milk, water a few drops of olive oil. Whisk until  the batter is smooth and creamy.  Melt the butter in a non stick pan.

When the pan is hot, turn the heat down slightly to medium. Pour the batter in, giving it a round shape. After a minute or so, flip the pancake over and cook for another minute or so. The base of your pancake is ready.

PIZZA PANCAKE

Top the pancake with tomato sauce, grated mature cheddar and oregano. Fold in half. When the cheese starts melting remove it from the pan and serve immediately.

AMARETTO & NUTELLA PANCAKE  

Spread Nutella on your pancake, sprinkle with Amaretto, fold in half and serve with shaved almonds.

Fancy something a little lighter? My favourite is Blueberries, lemon and caster sugar!

Buon Appetito!